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Gold rush: Geopolitical tensions drive yellow metal gains, safe-haven flows fuel rally; what’s next for investors?

Gold’s rally this year has reignited investor interest ahead of Diwali, with the yellow metal emerging as one of 2025’s strongest-performing assets. Global uncertainties, dovish central banks, and safe-haven demand have kept prices elevated.“Gold has witnessed a parabolic rally since August 2025, soaring from Rs 98,500 per 10 grams to a fresh all-time high of…

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Stock market outlook: Investors to track RBI policy and US tariffs; FII flows, rupee weakness to influence trend in holiday-shortened week

Indian equities are set for a data-heavy, holiday-shortened week in which the Reserve Bank of India’s policy decision, tariff-related developments and global cues will steer market sentiment, analysts said. Trading will remain shut on Thursday for Dussehra and Gandhi Jayanti.Alongside the RBI’s October 1 rate decision, investors will track key macro data such as industrial…

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FPI flows: Foreign investors pull out Rs 7,945 cr from equities in September; 2025 net outflow rises to Rs 1.38 lakh cr

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have withdrawn Rs 7,945 crore from Indian equities in September so far, weighed down by global uncertainties including tariffs and ongoing geopolitical tensions, according to depository data. The sell-off follows heavy outflows of Rs 34,990 crore in August and Rs 17,700 crore in July, taking the total net equity outflow by…

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Stock markets steady on SIP flows: Jefferies says mutual fund inflows preventing crash; stocks seen trading sideways

India’s stock markets are being propped up largely by consistent mutual fund investments, which are preventing a sharper fall despite heavy outflows, Jefferies has said in a new report.The brokerage noted that without these steady inflows, the high level of equity supply in the market could have triggered a collapse, news agency ANI reported. “Indian…

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Festive cheer ahead: Strong retail flows, policy support drive IPO wave; over a dozen firms eye Rs 10,000 crore fundraise by September-end

India’s primary market is set for a busy fortnight, with more than a dozen companies preparing to float their initial public offerings (IPOs) in the second half of September, collectively aiming to raise nearly Rs 10,000 crore. The surge comes on the back of policy support, including GST 2.0 reforms and the Reserve Bank of…

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Markets this week: Fed policy outcome, US–India trade talks to guide sentiment; inflation, FII flows in focus

Equity markets will closely follow the outcome of the US Federal Reserve policy meeting this week amid heightened expectations of an interest rate cut, along with wholesale price inflation data, analysts said.Any further developments on the US–India trade front will also be a critical driver of trends, as per news agency PTI.“Looking ahead, the key…

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